There are many library related blogs on the Internet. Now that you've had a chance to take a closer look at one or two of them, add a comment to this posting with the following information:
- Name and URL of the blog(s)
- The purpose of the blog (s)
- One or two sentences about your impressions: does the blog meet its purpose, would you go back to the blog to read it again?
Sign your comment.All your comments should be made by September 29, 2009.
Carol
Librarians Matter
ReplyDeletehttp://librariansmatter.com/blog/
This blog discusses the integration of emerging technologies into libraries. It does this consistently, with impressions from a librarian on the difficulties involved. I would probably go back to read this blog again; the author is an interesting and entertaining writer.
Librarian.net
ReplyDeletehttp://www.librarian.net/
The author of this blog is Jessamyn West, a rural librarian in Virginia. Her blog is very popular in the library community and I was able to see her speak in person last year. Her blog discusses events and trends in libraries and her comments on them. She posts to her blog regularly and is very easy to navigate. I will probably subscribe to her blog.
I would say this blog probably gives library professionals an opportunity to expell their day-to-day job frustrations. From imagined letters to 19th century book publishers to irate patrons who don't want to pay their overdue fees - this, my compatriots, is our future. Our dark, bitter future.
ReplyDeleteA point of note: If you don't like cursing, don't go here.
The Society for Librarians Who Say Motherfucker:
http://community.livejournal.com/library_mofo/
- Rachel
http://www.blogwithoutalibrary.net/533
ReplyDeleteThis blog is discussing a day in the life of a librarian.....among other things. I would go back and look at this again because its a good example of blogs about the library world in general, and whats new!
iLibrarian by Ellyssa Kroski
ReplyDeletehttp://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian/
This blog introduces many new information relating to Library 2.0 and the IT world in general.
I have only read the first page but there seems to have many useful information, and would definitely bookmark this blog. The style of the blog is clear and simple; categories are divided and easy to search for the specific topic you want to read. --Mikako
Designing Better Libraries
ReplyDeletehttp://dbl.lishost.org/blog/
Focusing on designing better libraries for the public. Topics such as media application, instructional design, technology, and customer service are discussed.
Pretty interesting, definately relevant.
Will bookmark for a revisit.
Attempting Elegance
ReplyDeletehttp://rogersurbanek.wordpress.com/
Jenica Rogers' blog about her library and the daily issues that arise there. Funding cuts and budget concern are mentioned frequently. Jenica's posts are clever, informative and casual.
Teenlibrarian
ReplyDeletehttp://www.libdex.com/weblogs.html
You can find current trends in library services for teens, young adult literature and urban fiction for teens. I would definitely tune into this blog again because the author posts some interesting topics in the library world for young adults. I feel like I can relate to a lot of the topics being a young adult myself.
-steph
October is Canadian Library Month!
ReplyDeletehttp://blogs.library.uvic.ca/index.php/news/2008/09/30/october-is-canadian-library-month
This blog is done in the University of Victoria for Libraries and discusses the month of October and what kind of an impact it will have on libraries. It talks about how October will be the month for information on libraries and what they do and work with. It is an interesting topic to consider and I would suggest that you go check it out.
Samantha
Krafty Librarian
ReplyDeleteThings of interest to a medical librarian.
http://kraftylibrarian.com/
The purpose of this blog is to provide information regarding udates and changes being made in the medical library field. The blog definitely meets its purpose as it provides a wide array of media containing information about the changes being made in this profession. I would definitely go back to this blog as it provides helpful and detailed information and opinions useful to someone interested in this field, while also being updated frequently.
Paper Cuts Blog
ReplyDeletehttp://papercuts.blogs.nytimes.com/
This blog is actually from the Arts section of the NY Times. It's a spotlight on new and upcoming authors. There are book review podcasts that can be listened to directly from the site, as well as thousands of links to the websites for each of the authors and books that are discussed.
I found this blog interesting since it's not only a great source for discovering new authors, but it also provides a sort of "getting to know them" biography, where authors will discuss their influences, writing styles, favorite music, etc.
-Ryan-
The Green Library
ReplyDeletehttp://thegreenlibraryblog.blogspot.com/
The purpose of this blog is to provide information and resources for libraries about becoming greener. It is run by Gerry McKiernan, a librarian at the Iowa State University Library. Posts have included downloadable brochures, such as Brodart's Green Guide, tips on how to make your library greener, and announcements of conferences on green libraries. Having worked in a green building, I would go back and continue reading this blog.
Librarian Activist:
ReplyDeletewww.librarianactivist.org
The purpose of this blog is to provide information and resources to librarians interested in political and social issues concerning the library field. Currently there are four contributors to this blog, one of which is from Montreal.
I think the blog meets its purpose. The most recent entry deals with the possible closures of Phillidelphia libraries, which is indeed a political and social issue, and there are links to Library Activist Groups which allows concerned people to connect with one another and act together to promote change.
Fahrenheit 451: Freedom to Read
ReplyDeletehttp://www.pelhamlibrary.blogspot.com/
This blog discusses issues of censorship through the Pelham Public Library in Fonthill, Ontario. It is run by Elaine Anderson, a Public Services Coordinator in Fonthill, Ontario. The posts include articles about banned books and information on Canadian titles that have been challenged. The blog also has lots of links to different websites and blogs.
I would definitely come back to read more.
http://www.librarianactivist.org/
ReplyDeleteThis blog is reliable because the bloggers are all librarians working in canadian libraries, two of them work in university libraries. The postings are regarding social and political issues surrounding libraries and librarianship. They cite sources. There are very few comments, which is a pity because there is a lot of room for good discussion.
Concerned Librarians of British Columbia
ReplyDeletehttp://concernedlibrarians.blogspot.com
Administered by a group of approximately 60 Librarians under the title CCL, The Committee of Concerned Librarians, this blog focuses on raising awareness for library related issues on a provincial, national, and international scale. The blog seems to be updated somewhat irregularly with posts going up once or twice a month. There are a few interesting posts about cuts to provincial funding for libraries that are worth a read. They may be a bit one sided as it is always hard to be on the receiving end of cuts, but it does have some excellent points on why libraries are important to communities especially during an economic downturn.
-Adam
Evaluating a Library Blog
ReplyDeleteI am evaluating 'The Annoyed Librarian'
http://www.libraryjournal.com/blog/580000658.html
The author is 'AL', has had the blog since May 2004 and has 21,000 views. She has experience with libraries because she is a librarian, workplace unknown. The site is on libraryjournal and she is affiliated to the site through her work as a librarian.
The blog is very informal, it is mainly her opinions on subjects such as: What the heck is wrong with Philadelphia? which is about the philadelphia free library having to close all it's branches because of lack of funding. Although the blog posts are written in an informal style, they keep the reader up to date on any important library issues or debates.
Other articles such as Something's gotta give talks about librarians wanting to change libraries, for the better or for the worse and what impact that has. This is a good blog for people in the library world that want an informal opinion on what other librarians think about issues affecting the industry.
The author also posts links to the news sites that she gets her topics from, which is good for looking up wherever it is valid information or not. The blog is definately audience friendly as 'AL' uses language that is easy for subscribers to understand, wherever they are in the library field or not. The style of the posts makes the reader want to find out more about the issues because 'AL' is so passionate about the subjects.
The blog is updated regularly by the author, the last post was September 23 2009 entitled 'One for the Canadians'.
The Cool Librarian
ReplyDeletehttp://coollibrarianblog.blogspot.com/
The Cool Librarian blog is dedicated to what this librarian thinks is neat, and any interesting databases and resources. The host is a librarian from Rhode Island. The posts are not very regular, but it is interesting to read about the growth of her teen programs. It is not the best of its kind, but a decent blog.
Evaluating a Blog
ReplyDeleteThe Other Librarian
http://otherlibrarian.wordpress.com/
Authority- Ryan Dechamps is the e-Learning Services Manager in Nova Scotia. He tends to favour online information services.
Publisher/Author Affiliation- Though the author works for the Atlantic Provinces Library Association, his blog features his own opinions. The blog is supported by WordPress. The author is educated and is knowledgeable about most of the subjects he writes on.
Scope/Content- The Other Librarian is informal and includes articles on the library professions, but many of the posts are more geared towards his opinions on other topics, such as the CBC, Twitter and magazine articles. He has posts on library ethics, the use of laptops in libraries and Twitter in libraries. Any one can comment and you can contact the author as well.
Accuracy and Reliability- The author does not site many sources, but he has a list of other websites that may be of interest. At the top of each post are links to other blogs that discuss the topic he is about to write on.
Audience- This blog is not the best for information on libraries as it frequently features his own ideas. The posts that are about libraries are very informative but fewer in number. The commentors are fellow library workers.
Currency/Volume- This blog was current, but it has not been updated since July 2009. Prior to this it was frequently updated, and has posts going back to July 2006. There are approximately 2 posts a month.
This blog was entertaining and educational. The Other Librarian is clearly passionate about his job and it shows through his writing. It is of interest to any library worker.
By Kimberly Hildebrandt
Librarian in Black
ReplyDeletehttp://librarianinblack.net
Sarah Houghton-Jan, the Librarian in Black herself, has become a very high-profile member of the international library community. She has frequent speaking engagements all across North America, has been named to numerous ‘influential people’ lists, and serves on the Library and Information Technology Association’s Top Technology Trends committee. All this as the result of her blog – and I can see why!
This blog deals primarily with how best to use new technologies in libraries. Although a blog on that topic could make for some terribly dull reading, Librarian in Black is highly readable, filled with wit and excellent information. I will definitely revisit this site again and again.
Deskslave: 'Cataloging the magic moments at the reference desk.'
ReplyDeletehttp://deskslave.blogspot.com/
This is an anonymous, personal blog of a reference desk employee. The purpose of this blog is for entertainment - the blogger seems to write simply for the sake of sharing humorous tales from a library setting. The entries are funny, but somewhat one- dimensional. I might read it again for a laugh but I don't think I would become an avid follower of this blog.
I looked at the personal blog of Kathryn Greenhill, librariansmatter.com/blog. She posts at least once a week, and usually every few days about general library issues and the challenges of integrating new technology in a library. I found some of the posts dealing with technology slightly too complicated for my current level of knowledge, which is not all that surprising considering Ms. Greenhill has published papers and books on the subject. Some of the publications and public appearances are listed in her “about” section but I also used Google Scholar to look for her and confirm the facts presented on the blog. The more general posts are informative and thought provoking but still tend to deal with the future of libraries and how to make the space and experience more user-oriented and user-friendly. Some have to do with her personal experience, and in some she comments on articles published elsewhere (in that case, she provides links to the original information). In any case she is clearly writing for the librarian community based on the subject matter as well as the comments posted to the articles.
ReplyDeleteJana Sotirovski
Name of the Blog: Attempting Elegance
ReplyDeleteLibrarian Geek. You can't take
sky from me.
URL: http://rogersurbanek.wordpress.com/
Purpose of the Blog:
The purpose of the blog is to chronicle Jenica Roger's experience as Director of Libraries at the State University of New York at Potsdam.
Impression:
Being that the author works actively in the library field, her blog talks about relevant issues that concerns every libraries right now such as reduced library budgets, student complaints regarding early closure of the Library and various issues. Not only is the blog relevant, but it also features informative news and funny articles. I do not recommend this to be a part of everyone's daily readings ,but this blog is certainly worth a visit if you wish to know what it is like to be a librarian.
Social Networking in Libraries
ReplyDeletehttp://socialnetworkinglibrarian.com/
The purpose of this blog is to "help you make sense of social networking in libraries". The last two article titles were "The Google book project-what effects will it have on your library" & "100 Free Library 2.0 Webinars".
This blog is good to review for opinions on the new forms of communication that libraries are implementing today. I would view this blog intermittently.
Karen
Ellyssa Kroski. iLibrarian. < http://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian/>.
ReplyDeleteiLibrararian blog is about the emerging technology in library field. It gives new tech tips to the librarians. The author of the blog is Ellyssa Kroski. She is tech information consultant, librarian, writer, speaker, and instructor. She is a faculty member at Long Island University, Pratt Institute and San Jose State University. She teaches web 2.0 technologies. This blog provide information about new technology and library 2.0. Most of the post provides links to other articles and videos. This blog is a useful source for those people who are interested in new library technology. The blog is regular updated. The blog is easy to understand and user-friendly.